About the Role
Manor Vets, Shirley is welcoming applications for a permanent Veterinary Surgeon to join its small animal team. The role is built around variety, with routine procedures, non-routine surgery, diagnostic work ups, cardiology investigations, dentistry, emergency care and inpatient care all part of the caseload.
You will also see a mix of morning and evening 15 minute consultations, with dedicated clinical administration time available for cases that need a more detailed work up. The working pattern is 40 hours across 4 days, plus 1:4 Saturdays from 08:30 to 12:30, with no out of hours or on call.
Key Responsibilities
- Carry out a broad small animal caseload, including routine procedures and non-routine surgeries such as mass excisions and exploratory operations.
- Undertake diagnostic work ups, including ultrasound and X rays.
- Take part in cardiology investigations and dentistry, with dental X rays due to be reinstalled soon.
- Provide emergency and inpatient care as part of the clinical team.
- Manage a mix of morning and evening 15 minute consultations.
- Use dedicated clinical administration time to support more complex cases and thorough investigations.
- Work collaboratively with the wider practice team and contribute knowledge and experience to the clinical culture.
Requirements
- A veterinary degree and RCVS registration, or eligibility to register with the RCVS.
- Experience in clinical practice with growing confidence in routine medical and surgical cases.
- Strong communication skills and the ability to build effective relationships with clients and colleagues.
- A proactive approach to learning, with openness to feedback and development.
- Professionalism, reliability, and the ability to work both independently and collaboratively.
- A genuine passion for delivering excellent patient and client care.
Benefits
- Salary up to £65,000 DOE.
- Relocation allowance of up to £5,000 pro rata.
- 40 hours per week over 4 days.
- 1:4 Saturdays, 08:30 to 12:30.
- No out of hours or on call.
- 6.6 weeks holiday including bank holidays.
- Private medical insurance.
- Enhanced family leave and pay across maternity, paternity, adoption and surrogacy.
- BVA membership, VDS cover and RCVS fees.
- Cycle to Work and Green Car schemes, subject to eligibility.
- Retail discounts and cashback offers.
- Reduced cost veterinary care for your own pets.
- CPD allowance and access to IVC academy training centres and role relevant courses.
- £1,250 annual Care Fund for every vet.
- Access to mentors, regional clinical coaches and peer networks.
- Clear career pathways across primary care, referral, leadership and specialist roles.
About the Practice
Manor Vets, Shirley is part of Inspiring Vet Care. The practice team includes two vets, one Head RVN, three RVNs, one VCA and two receptionists, plus a certificate holder in Cardiology. One of the nurses is currently working towards an anaesthesia certificate.
The practice is well equipped with ultrasound, dental X ray, isoflurane anaesthesia, an in house laboratory, access to CT, a laparoscopic kit and orthopaedic equipment. The company information also notes a long history, with roots going back more than 120 years, and a current focus on client care, education and continued development.
